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Bell'occhio: San Francisco and Online

Hidden away down a tiny side street in the middle of San Francisco, Bell'occhio is a sweet jewel box of a shop, chock full of odd and eclectic bits this-and-that. There's plenty of unique things he...

Behind the Scenes With Taza: How Chocolate is Made

We felt like we'd won the golden ticket when we were invited to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of Taza Chocolate in Somerville, Massachusetts. You didn't have to ask us twice! Taza has been producin...

Buying Food On eBay

A few years ago, a friend tipped us off to a vanilla bean seller on eBay who was selling a pound of vanilla beans very cheaply. We checked out the listing and made a bid; within a few hours we had wo...

Boston (and New York) Store Review: Formaggio Kitchen

Our problem with Formaggio Kitchen is two-fold: 1. They actively encourage our addiction to fine cheeses and cured meats. 2. Their selection of of these items is so vast that we haven't yet been able...

Bread-n-Brie: Eco-friendly Food Delivery in NYC

Online grocery service Bread-n-Brie opened last week, billing themselves as "the first eco-friendly approach to deliveries in Manhattan." Green grocery shoppers frustrated by all the packaging Fresh...

Bloomingdales Home: Chicago, IL

Inside and out, Chicago's Bloomingdales Home is a surprise. This isn't an everyday big box department store. Look for the onion domes and you'll find the store housed in the renovated Medinah Templ...

Borough Market: Southwark Street, London

London's Borough Market is just as seen on TV. Actually, this market is even better than Jamie Oliver promises. There's British blood sausage, blood oranges from Spain, potatoes from Frances and W...

Bowery Kitchen Supplies: New York, NY

Don't let the name confuse you. While Bowery Kitchen Supplies does maintain a "to the trade" location on the Bowery, their main retail operation is in the Chelsea Market. Bowery Kitchen Supplies se...

Bargain Fair Restaurant and Catering Supplies: LA

A terse sign warns that they will not return, refund or exchange any item that has been used, washed or even simply rinsed. Not even within an hour of purchase. Welcome to Bargain Fair, convenient...

Blue Apron Foods: Brooklyn, NY

Wander through Park Slope, Brooklyn and you're sure to find some great food: prosciutto from the butcher, baguettes and cookies from a bakery, and a surprisingly wide selection of olive oils and othe...

Bay Cities Italian Market and Deli: Santa Monica, CA

Mention Bay Cities to anyone familiar with the Westside and their enthusiastic response will invariably be, “They have the BEST sandwiches.” In fact, fans insist that said sandwiches are among the be...

Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit

Are you confused about food and wine pairings? Do you look at wine store shelves with blank stares and utter confusion? Fret no more because Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit is a new store that will solv...

Bridge Kitchenware: Cookware For Pros

It's been around for years and not everyone knows it. Now it has moved to a new location. Bridge Kitchenware is a mecca for cooks who want fine kitchenware sold by people "who really know the field."...